Healthcare Assistants for hire in Basildon
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 13%
- Time Management
- 7%
- Organisational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 42%
- High school diploma or GED
- 21%
- Vocational or technical training
- 19%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 50%
- Less than a year
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
Current company
NHS PROFESSIONALS
Care uk
BUPA Care Services
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
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Last updated: 2 Nov 2026
Healthcare Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Basildon: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £26,458 yearly
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Care Assistant /Support Worker
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Care HomeResidential Care Home ExperienceCare Certificate+9 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceEnglishCustomer ServiceSupport Worker
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationLevel 3 in Health & Social CarePhlebotomyMedication AdministrationManual Handling of PatientsChild Safeguarding+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare PlansCare HomeCarer
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceSafeguarding ProceduresBTECChild SafeguardingFire Safety+14 moreSkills
Communication SkillsManual HandlingCare Record KeepingCollaborate with Healthcare ProfessionalsRecord KeepingClinical Record KeepingHealthcare Assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationChild SafeguardingCare CertificateBasic Life SupportLevel 3 in Health & Social CareEnd-Of-Life Care+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsPatient Personal Care AssistanceCare PlansMedication AdministrationCare ExperienceHome CareCare Assistant
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlFood Hygiene CertificateChild SafeguardingBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationSkills
Care Support ExperiencePatient Personal Care AssistanceCare ExperienceDrivingCommunication SkillsManual HandlingNurse Practitioner
Basildon
Licenses & certifications
Safeguarding CertificationCOVID-19 ProtocolsInformation GovernanceGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)UK GDPRInfection Prevention & Control+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsBasic Life SupportTreatment PlanningCare PlansDiagnostic Evaluation
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What's the average time to fill a healthcare assistant role?
The average time to fill a healthcare assistant role is 85 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do healthcare assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a healthcare assistant include: communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for healthcare assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for healthcare assistants include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to healthcare assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to healthcare assistants include: care assistant, domiciliary care worker and care assistant /support worker.
What level of education is common for a healthcare assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a healthcare assistant in Basildon, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a healthcare assistant?
Most healthcare assistants have 3 years of professional experience.
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